Development & Production Executive: Aquarius Films

Aquarius Films—whose films include Wish You Were Here (Joel Edgerton and Teresa Palmer), Lion (Dev Patel, Rooney Mara and Nicole Kidman), and the upcoming Berlin Syndrome (Teresa Palmer and Max Riemelt)—are looking for a part-time development and production executive, commencing as soon as possible.

Only those with a serious commitment to a career as a film executive or producer need apply. We are looking for someone with initiative and passion who has excellent written and verbal communication skills, great attention to detail, a good knowledge of how the local industry works, is a fast learner, knows how to prioritise, has brilliant people and telephone skills, is positive, motivated and self-disciplined. Excel a must. Photoshop and/or InDesign a bonus.

Duties include: script coverage, talent tracking, running group calendar, coordination of production and development slate, ongoing management of festival strategy and marketing of completed Aquarius projects, production management of short films and short form projects, development of pitch materials, liaison with screen agencies, funding applications, travel coordination, general office admin including management of petty cash and invoicing and research relating to specific projects.